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To see clearly, all parts of the eye need to function properly. Poor eyesight maybe due to a number of reasons, and cataracts maybe one of those reasons.

The anatomy of the eye is similar to that of a camera. several parts are responsible for the clarity of the image you actually see, and all need to be working properly.

Within the eye, between the vitreous and the iris, is a crystalline lens which is responsible for ' fine tuning' our vision, so that images are clear and focused.

Ordinarily the lens is clear. When the lens loses its clarity and becomes cloudy this is called a cataract.

Some babies are born with cataracts and these are called ' congenital' cataracts. The most common type however are age related and develop in middle age and later years.

clear lens

Profile of eye with clear lens

cataract

Profile of eye with cataract

Cataracts are not always apparent without the use of special diagnostic equiment and unless caused by trauma to the eye, usually form over a number of years.

The cataract on the right is clearly visible because of its density and because the pupil has been dilated.

Symptoms

Over a period of time, images become ' washed out'. Colours are less vibrant and vision becomes more blurred. Some people experience double vision and it is common to experience glare from bright lights, which can cause problems for drivers.

Spectacles cannot correct the problems caused by cataracts, however for non drivers whose quality of life is uneffected, an operation may not always be necessary.

Mr Aggarwal will discuss all options with you, and will make recommendations in conjunction with your lifestyle.

Many people gain enormous benefits from undergoing a cataract operation. Mr Aggarwal carries out a procedure known as Advanced Refractive Cataract Surgery and combines 'Refractive Surgery' with 'Cataract Surgery' to ensure the best possible outcome for his patients.

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